whorl

Speech parts

1. whorl - Noun

2. whorl - Verb

Meaning

A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.

A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.

The fly of a spindle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

eddy bend helix whirlpool turn gyre twirl volute ring wind circle roll curve loop coil
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Hypernyms

construction hair round shape

Hyponyms

hank corolla calyx crimp forelock dreadlock

Phrases with the word

double whorl

Examples

Gymnosperm seedlings also have cotyledons, and these are often variable in number (multicotyledonous), with from 2 to 24 cotyledons forming a whorl at the top of the hypocotyl (the embryonic stem) surrounding the plumule. Source: Internet

Overall the circular shape is that of the Salish whorl used in Coast Salish Art. Source: Internet

Other distinct features include a gynoecium with five to 10 joined carpels, and flowers with more than three parts per whorl. Source: Internet

These organs are arranged in a series of whorls: four sepals on the outer whorl, followed by four petals inside this, six stamens, and a central carpel region. Source: Internet

The spindle whorl itself is dated from the year 1000 to 1100 AD. Source: Internet

They are usually bisexual and verticillastrate (a flower cluster that looks like a whorl of flowers but actually consists of two crowded clusters). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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